viniferous

adjective

vi·​nif·​er·​ous

-rəs

1

: yielding or grown for the production of wine

the grape is the chief viniferous fruit

2

[New Latin vinifera + English -ous] : vinifera

Word History

Etymology

Latin vinifer, from vinum wine + -ifer -iferous

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